Community Garden

​The Parkland community garden was established in 2009. With the assistance of Calgary Foundation, Council Strategic Initiative Fund, and Community Footprint Program Action plan. Combined with this funding and a lot of effort from Parkland residents the garden was constructed using wooden frames and filled with compost. There are 32 plots and each plot measures 12 x 4’. There are also ‘Community plots’ that we will refer to as communal plots, that gardeners plant potatoes, zucchini, radishes, tomatoes and onions. These communal plots are located at the north and south end of the garden . In the middle of the garden there is a flower garden where perennials grow. This flower garden is bordered by benches so anyone can sit and enjoy the garden.​​A warm thank you to our funders:

Calgary Foundation

​Council Strategic Initiative Fund

​Community Footprint Program Action Plan

Renting Plots

Plots are rented for $25 and each gardener must sign a contract at the onset of the season. Also required is a deposit cheque of $50 and an up to date community association membership. The $50 deposit is refunded to the gardener at the end of the season provided they have followed the terms of their contract. All funds gathered go towards the Parkland Community Association where they are used to purchase garden supplies such as hoses, spigots and vegetable plants for the communal plots. Currently the garden group will be purchasing mulch to spread along the common pathways.

Contacts

Worker Bees

During the season typically there are 3 worker bees where gardeners are encouraged to attend. Worker bees are a great way for gardeners to meet one another and accomplish tasks in the garden. At the worker bees, communal tasks such as weeding, spreading mulch and compost are undertaken.

Benefit for Residents

The community garden has proved to be a positive endeavor for our community; it is a gathering place where residents get to know one another while attending to their plots. The garden is popular attraction and each year there are residents who asked to be placed on the waiting list in the event of a gardener who decides to not rent their plot for another year.